Ideas Unlimited: 11 Suggestions for New Inventions 554
securitas writes "The New York Times asked 11 prominent people to write about a device that they'd like to see invented (Google). Contributors include John Perry Barlow, Scott Adams, William Gibson and Bill Joy, among others. There are some intriguing ideas and some that are way out there, but lots of fun for geeks everywhere."
Re:Here's the next (realistic) thing I'd like to s (Score:5, Informative)
Open source ideas website (Score:5, Informative)
Re:So... (Score:2, Informative)
for the nit-pickers in the crowd (Score:5, Informative)
Re:Replacement retinas (Score:4, Informative)
Cochlear implants actually do work to some degree, and the limitations can be overcome by better amplifiers/more channels etc... The problem with cochlear implants is relatively simple with some causes of deafness. Vision rescue is a different beast however, and will require a more intimate knowledge of pathological processes and normal retinal functioning.
Re:Moby's is the best... (Score:4, Informative)
You spin me right round... (Score:3, Informative)
Re:Moby's is the best... (Score:5, Informative)
Rubbish! Addiction is commonly accepted to mean being so dependant on something that you just can't give it up. Addiction is normally accepted to mean that an addicted person trying to stop whatever behaviour or substance they are addicted to will suffer severe repurcussions and be unable to function during this period.
Re:gah, moby's getting dumb... (Score:3, Informative)
Umm, alcohol is quite chemically addictive. People who are seriously addicted to alcohol (think Leaving Las Vegas) and quit drinking without supervision can die from the withdrawal symptoms. The DTs aren't a result of a psychological addiction.